Ancient orgin
This 4th-century Christian bishop, who lived in what is now Turkey, is the real-life person behind the Santa Claus legend.
Saint Nicholas
This Dutch name for the saint eventually transformed into the American name 'Santa Claus.'
Sinterklaas
The essay concludes that despite the reindeer and magical imagery, the 'core' of Santa's true identity is still based on this.
Generosity
According to the Britannica article cited, Saint Nicholas famously dropped bags of this through a window to save a family from poverty.
Gold
This 1800s poem is credited with introducing the 'jolly old soul' image and the idea of a sleigh drawn by eight reindeer.
A visit from Saint Nicholas
he author of this essay used peer-reviewed articles to find evidence regarding this specific change in the Santa story.
Economic shifts in gift giving
According to the essay, movies and TV shows established this location as the official home of Santa Claus.
The North Pole
The essay argues that 20th-century culture turned an ancient saint into one of these.
Global icon
Which of these characters was NOT part of the original historical Saint Nicholas story, but was added by Hollywood and pop culture?
Mrs.Claus
This specific reindeer became a 'magical hero' and further carried out Santa's legacy through a popular TV show.
Rudolph